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CVE-2016-20082 abtest CVE debrief
CVE-2016-20082 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Plugin Abtest. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the action parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to abtest_admin.php with malicious action values to include files from the admin directory and execute arbitrary code.
- Vendor
- abtest
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-15
Who should care
Users of the WordPress Plugin Abtest should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.9 and a severity of MEDIUM. The CVSS vector is CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Update the WordPress Plugin Abtest to the latest version.
- Restrict access to the abtest_admin.php file.
- Monitor for suspicious activity on the WordPress site.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and is referenced in the NVD database.
Official resources
CVE-2016-20082 was published on 2026-06-15T14:16:31.787Z and has not been modified since.